Blue Caribbean Tang (Acanthurus coeruleus)

[A sea K]

Thinking of trying something a little different in a Tang and am considering this as an option. Any first hand experiences out there and especially pictures. The one shown @ LA looks awesome in the pics they have but I know this is not always the case.
Going into a well established 210 with peacefull fish. May possibly do a second Tang also but not sure just yet.
Thanks for any info/advice you can share.
Chris

 

[Luiz Rocha]

They get really big, I am not sure I would put one in a 210g. Even though LA says it is "peaceful", the one that I had was aggressive, especially against other tangs.

 

[A sea K]

I didnt realize they got big. Thought they were a "smaller" tang so to speak. Biggest issue I see would be aggression, something I definately want to avoid.
Thanks for your input.

 

[anbosu]

They are gorgeous, but as Luiz mentioned they get very large. They aren't as big as the naso tangs, but they are very commonly plate sized when I go diving in the Keys.

The markings on the body remind me a bit of purple tangs.

 

[scoupland]

I have seen too many to count while diving in Florida and throughout the Caribbean and I can assure you they get very big.

 

[A sea K]

Thanks for everyones responses. I pretty much have taken this choice off the list.